Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted Free-Space Optical Communications

Jamali V, Ajam H, Najafi M, Schmauß B, Schober R, Poor HV (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

IEEE Communications Magazine IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Book Volume: 59

Pages Range: 57-63

Journal Issue: 10

DOI: 10.1109/MCOM.001.2100406

Abstract

Free-space optical (FSO) systems are able to offer the high data-rate, secure, and cost-efficient communication links required for applications such as wireless front- and backhauling for 5G and 6G communication networks. Despite the substantial advancement of FSO systems over the past decades, the requirement of a line-of-sight connection between transmitter and receiver remains a key limiting factor for their deployment. In this article, we discuss the potential role of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs) as a solution to relax this requirement. We present an overview of existing optical IRS technologies; compare optical IRSs with radio frequency IRSs and optical relays; and identify various open problems for future research on IRS-assisted FSO communications.

Authors with CRIS profile

Hedieh Ajam Lehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung (IDC) Marzieh Najafikalyani Lehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung (IDC) Bernhard Schmauß Professur für Hochfrequenztechnik mit dem Schwerpunkt Optische Hochfrequenztechnik und Photonik Robert Schober Lehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung (IDC)

Involved external institutions

Princeton University US United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

APA:

Jamali, V., Ajam, H., Najafi, M., Schmauß, B., Schober, R., & Poor, H.V. (2021). Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted Free-Space Optical Communications. IEEE Communications Magazine, 59(10), 57-63. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.001.2100406

MLA:

Jamali, Vahid, et al. "Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted Free-Space Optical Communications." IEEE Communications Magazine 59.10 (2021): 57-63.

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